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"Cry to Me" is a song written by Bert Berns (listed as "Bert Russell") and first recorded by American soul singer Solomon Burke in 1961. Released in 1962, it was Burke's second single to appear in both Billboard magazine's Hot R&B Sides and Hot 100 singles charts. On March 20, 1962, Burke performed "Cry to Me" on American Bandstand. [1]
The song also became Burke's first million-seller. [85] His next hit came with "Cry to Me", which reached No. 5 on the R&B chart in 1962 and was described as one of the first songs to mix country, R&B and gospel. [86] After the release of "Cry to Me", Burke was one of the first artists to be referred to as a "soul artist".
Solomon Burke's Greatest Hits "Just Out of Reach (of My Two Open Arms)" b/w "Be Bop Grandma" (from Solomon Burke's Greatest Hits) Atlantic 2114 24 7 Rock 'n Soul: 1962 "Cry to Me" b/w "I Almost Lost My Mind" (from Solomon Burke's Greatest Hits) Atlantic 2131 44 5 "I'm Hanging Up My Heart for You" / "Down in the Valley" Atlantic 2147 85 71 15 20
Cry to Me; D. Down in the Valley (Solomon Burke song) E. Everybody Needs Somebody to Love; G. Get Out of My Life, Woman; ... None of Us Are Free; P. Pledging My Love ...
Editors at AllMusic rated this album 4 out of 5 stars, with critic Mark Deming writing that "it's all but impossible to make a bad record with Solomon Burke" and that "one listen to Nothing's Impossible confirms that [producer Willie] Mitchell's instincts were right on the money" to make "rich, strong, and gospel-influenced R&B that's sturdy enough to support Burke's earth-shaking vocals while ...
Rock 'N Soul is a 1964 studio album by Grammy Award winning musician Solomon Burke.The album contained seven top 100 hits. Originally released on LP on Atlantic Records, #8096, in July 1964, it was subsequently reissued in March, 1997, on the Sequel Records imprint, #RSACD 861. [2]
The title track, written by the team of Dan Penn and Carson Whitsett with Hoy Lindsey, gained popularity (and introduced Burke to a new generation) when it was used several times on the popular primetime teen soap opera The O.C. as one of the signature song of adult couple Sandy and Kirsten Cohen, played by Peter Gallagher and Kelly Rowan.
Hold On Tight is a 2010 collaborative album between American soul musician Solomon Burke and Dutch rock group De Dijk.Released via Universal Music Group, it was the last recording of Burke's life, featuring English lyrics to existing De Dijk songs, and has received a positive reception from critics.